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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
underbody and suspension corroded and covered in underseal
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front chassis legs corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear inner sill corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear inner sill corroded
Offside Rear parking brake minimum effort.
Offside Rear upper shocker mount area corroded
Offside floor corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear chassis legs corroded
bonnet heavily corroded close to securing latch
boot floor heavily corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
oil leak
sill gaurds fitted unable to inspect outer sills for corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front chassis leg corroded at engine mount
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear chassis leg corroded
Offside floor corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear inner sills corroded
boot floor corroded
oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front chassis leg corroded at engine mount
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear chassis leg corroded
Offside floor corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear inner sills corroded
Rear inner wheel arches corroded both
boot floor corroded
exhaust system corroded
oil leak
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front strut casings corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension arms corroded
exhaust parts corroded
oil leak
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm mounts both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
boot floor corroded
exhaust parts corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
parking brake no reserve travel
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm mounts both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
boot floor corroded
exhaust parts corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
parking brake no reserve travel
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front tyres perished
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front strut casing corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front strut casing corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear floor corroded
both rear chassis legs corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust parts corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear noise from suspension.
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust parts corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust parts corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust parts corroded
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing lower. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing lower. (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers. (5.2.2b)
exhaust parts corroded.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing lower. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing lower. (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers. (5.2.2b)
exhaust parts corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres on 3mm
both rear tyres on 3mm
nearside rear tyre low on inside
rear brake pads getting low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both front tyres on 3mm
both rear tyres on 3mm
nearside rear tyre low on inside
rear brake pads getting low
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ND57 ZBW is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2008 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 86,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ND57 ZBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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ND57 ZBW is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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